Cylinder Head: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
Disconnect the negative battery cable (1).

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Remove the engine covers (1).
Remove the intake manifold. Refer to REMOVAL
Drain the cooling system. Refer to COOLANT SYSTEM AIR EVACUATION

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Disconnect the heater hoses (1, 2).

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NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Remove the catalytic converters. Refer to 5.7L/6.4L
Lower the vehicle.

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CAUTION:
Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, severe damage may occur to the tensioner.
Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (8) clockwise until it contacts it's stop. Remove the accessory drive belt (2), then slowly rotate the tensioner into the freearm position. Refer to 5.7L/6.4L

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Using the sequence shown, remove the cylinder head cover retaining bolts and remove cover. Refer to REMOVAL
If removing the right cylinder head, remove the engine oil dip stick tube retaining nut at the exhaust manifold and remove the oil dip stick tube.

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CAUTION:
Pushrods and rocker arm assemblies must be installed in their original locations or engine damage could result.

NOTE:
Make sure to identify the original location of the rocker arms and push rods for correct assembly.
Remove the rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolt Loosening Sequence
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NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.

NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the exhaust manifolds to remove the cylinder heads.
Using the sequence shown, remove the cylinder head bolts and remove the cylinder head(s).

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NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Discard the cylinder head gasket (1).
Inspect and clean the cylinder head (2) mating surface.

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NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
If necessary, using the sequence shown, remove the exhaust manifold bolts and remove the manifold.